1.1 This test method is an extension of Test Method D1238 specific to the measurement of flow rates of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) compounds while detecting and controlling various polymer instabilities associated with the flow rate.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3364-99(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM D1238 Standard Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer
ASTM D3835 Standard Test Method for Determination of Properties of Polymeric Materials by Means of a Capillary Rheometer
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D3364-99(2019) history
2019ASTM D3364-99(2019) Standard Test Method for Flow Rates for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) with Molecular Structural Implications
1999ASTM D3364-99(2011) Standard Test Method for Flow Rates for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) with Molecular Structural Implications
1999ASTM D3364-99(2004) Standard Test Method for Flow Rates for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) with Molecular Structural Implications
1999ASTM D3364-99 Standard Test Method for Flow Rates for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) with Molecular Structural Implications